Office Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 81191 - H - Administrative Assistant GA 1 Position Number H81191 Working Title Office Assistant Department Center On Aging Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range 15.00/hour Campus Off-site Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 20 hours/week Normal work days Monday-Friday Normal work hours 9:30 Am to 1:30 PM Job Category Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Description of the Job
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Office Assistant position is a well-rounded role that supports the overall daily success of the Lifelong Learning Institute. Good people and organization skills are critical to the success of this role. Good communication skills are required with members, potential members, faculty, potential faculty, community representatives, volunteers and other office staff. Good planning, organizing and task management abilities are necessary, as well as the ability to motivate others and maintain good working relationships. A willingness to be flexible and work synergistically with the Executive Director, other office staff, faculty and members ensures the success of this role. This role also requires good mental and physical condition, with the ability to stoop, bend and lift objects, such as tables, chairs and A/V equipment.

Skill Requirements:
• One year of related administrative experience
• At least one year experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher)
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

Other duties may be assigned, but typical duties include:
• Process membership applications, both online and paper
• Process class registrations and withdrawals, both online, e-mail and paper
• Review Over/Under and Error Reports
• Send class confirmation report to members at registration and with each add/drop
• Ensure all new e-mails are entered into newsletter system
• Prepare weekly calendar of classes and distribute to various people
• Prepare and publish weekly newsletter with calendar of classes and other articles
• Prepare classroom signs and rosters
• Answer incoming calls
• Greet members and visitors, answer questions as needed and provide information
• Give tours to potential members and faculty
• Log payments for membership and other fees
• Make copies for classes
• Provide instructor and class support, to include equipment and tables/chairs setup
• Distribute, gather and file course evaluations
• Set volunteers up for tasks to be completed
• Email any and all class changes to students and instructors
• Make coffee at opening and rinse carafes at close of day

Required Qualifications
Knowledge of lifelong learning programs and adult education. Preferred Qualifications Job Open Date 07/21/2021 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Contact:
Rachel Ramirez
Executive Director
Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield
13801 Westfield Road
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-378-2527 Additional Information
This is a temporary position. Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/108094 Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Reference Letter - 1
2. Reference Letter - 2
3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application